Sanford (SFB) to Cincinnati (CVG): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Sanford (SFB) to Cincinnati (CVG) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 351 departures over the past year, roughly 7 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 67% arrived on time, noticeably below the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 67%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 29 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.9%
- Flights/day
- 0.96
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 9m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 735 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from SFB to CVG
Aim for departures around 10 a.m. (91% on-time); avoid 6 p.m. departures (43%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 62% | 39 min |
| Tuesday | 71% | 11 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 84% | 11 min |
| Thursday | 68% | 22 min |
| Friday | 71% | 29 min |
| Saturday | 59% | 31 min |
| Sunday | 65% | 39 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft45%
- Airline operations26%
- National airspace system9%
- Weather19%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from SFB to CVG delayed?
- 33% of SFB–CVG flights arrived 15 or more minutes late (the US DOT definition of a delay) between 2024-07 and 2026-07. The average arrival delay across completed flights was 29 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from SFB to CVG?
- Departures around 10 a.m. have the best record (91% on-time), while departures around 6 p.m. have the worst (43%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from SFB to CVG?
- The scheduled SFB–CVG flight time averages 2h 9m over 735 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 33% of the time.
- How often are SFB to CVG flights cancelled?
- 0.9% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from SFB to CVG?
- December 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 46% of arrivals on time. The best was September 2024 at 86%. If your dates are flexible, that 41-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 740 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.